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Lesson Plan

Where We Stand

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This Where We Stand lesson plan also includes:

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Academics learn strategies to share their opinions and agree or disagree with others in a respectful manner. The resource provides scenarios to help individuals form opinions and share them with their peers. Young historians use graphic organizers, participate in group discussion, and review essential vocabulary to form important strategies for sharing and listening to different opinions. 

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CCSS: Designed
Concepts
discussion skills, group discussions, preparing for discussions, fact and opinion, opinions, public opinion, critical thinking, social skills, courage, tolerance
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Additional Tags
social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Guide a group discussion on the importance of being respectful of others' differing opinions
  • Set up a debate to help pupils discuss different opinions on important topics 
Classroom Considerations
  • First installment of the four-part "Dealing With Dilemmas" series
Pros
  • The resource provides additional reading material to help enhance learning
  • Lesson teaches appropriate ways to agree and disagree with others 
Cons
  • None